Unincorporated King County, Washington

Can I burn household trash?

Household trash: prohibited

King County states that burning garbage, paper, or other trash is strictly prohibited at all times in unincorporated King County.

This answer does not report the current fire-safety or air-quality ban stage and does not grant permission for vegetation, recreational, agricultural, or other burning. City rules may differ.

Source reviewed September 22, 2026. Each lookup rechecks the official rule.

Official King County fire-safety guidance

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